Class Note 1938
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Once upon a time, in a kingdom known as Hanover was situated a domain known as Dartmouth. Dartmouth was also known as the Big Green because of where it was located—the green hills of New Hampshire. In the spring of every year word goes out far and wide to a very special and elite group of individuals inviting them to participate in a selective celebration recognizing and acknowledging their dedication and contribution to the kingdom across 65, 70 and 75 years. Events had been carefully thought out to provide time for relaxing, learning experiences through panel discussions, artistic appreciation by touring the Hood Museum and face-to-face viewing of the changes to the kingdom and domain: All is good in the land of the Big Green. The class of 1938 was represented by two of its finest—Sir Francis Mooney and Sir Adrian Weiss—75 years out! Francis was accompanied by his devoted son Larry, and Lady Natalie accompanied her dear husband, Adrian. I was also privileged to participate with my beautiful niece Brenna. Festivities began on a Friday evening with a greet and meet for the three groups with moving words of wisdom and thanksgiving from President Philip J. Hanlon ’77, with food and libation following. All invitees then retreated to their domiciles for resting for the upcoming full day of events. Saturday participants enjoyed themselves with relaxing, viewing, touring, etc., followed by another reception and dinner, all pensive for the games to begin—Dartmouth vs. Holy Cross College in hand-to-hand mortal combat on an open field and a fight to the finish, with the domain losing right at the very end. Breakfast followed on Sunday, and emotional good-byes were said to all as participants traveled back to their respective kingdoms with happy memories. Sir Weiss, however, stayed through Monday to attend a learning experience of sorts—he participated in a class where I’m sure much give and take took place. And we all lived happy and healthy ever after! These two gentlemen represented the class of 38 with profound dignity and respect and it was an emotionally filled reunion for all. I looked at these gentlemen with absolute awe and, yes, love, knowing that each and every member of the class of ’38 was with us through them. You all mean so much to me and I love you dearly—stay well and warm and know that you are always in my thoughts! —Jean M. Francis, 2205 Boston Road O139, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Jan - Feb 2014
Once upon a time, in a kingdom known as Hanover was situated a domain known as Dartmouth. Dartmouth was also known as the Big Green because of where it was located—the green hills of New Hampshire. In the spring of every year word goes out far and wide to a very special and elite group of individuals inviting them to participate in a selective celebration recognizing and acknowledging their dedication and contribution to the kingdom across 65, 70 and 75 years. Events had been carefully thought out to provide time for relaxing, learning experiences through panel discussions, artistic appreciation by touring the Hood Museum and face-to-face viewing of the changes to the kingdom and domain: All is good in the land of the Big Green. The class of 1938 was represented by two of its finest—Sir Francis Mooney and Sir Adrian Weiss—75 years out! Francis was accompanied by his devoted son Larry, and Lady Natalie accompanied her dear husband, Adrian. I was also privileged to participate with my beautiful niece Brenna. Festivities began on a Friday evening with a greet and meet for the three groups with moving words of wisdom and thanksgiving from President Philip J. Hanlon ’77, with food and libation following. All invitees then retreated to their domiciles for resting for the upcoming full day of events. Saturday participants enjoyed themselves with relaxing, viewing, touring, etc., followed by another reception and dinner, all pensive for the games to begin—Dartmouth vs. Holy Cross College in hand-to-hand mortal combat on an open field and a fight to the finish, with the domain losing right at the very end. Breakfast followed on Sunday, and emotional good-byes were said to all as participants traveled back to their respective kingdoms with happy memories. Sir Weiss, however, stayed through Monday to attend a learning experience of sorts—he participated in a class where I’m sure much give and take took place. And we all lived happy and healthy ever after! These two gentlemen represented the class of 38 with profound dignity and respect and it was an emotionally filled reunion for all. I looked at these gentlemen with absolute awe and, yes, love, knowing that each and every member of the class of ’38 was with us through them. You all mean so much to me and I love you dearly—stay well and warm and know that you are always in my thoughts! —Jean M. Francis, 2205 Boston Road O139, Wilbraham, MA 01095